Whatever with Heather - Mindset, Parenting & Personal Growth

Heather Evans
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From mindset, to parenting, to life's ups and downs... nothing is off the table. This podcast is here to encompass the many sides of us all.

  1. 09/17/2025

    40. The One Shift That Turns ‘Someday’ Into Today

    Have you ever caught yourself waiting for “someday”? Someday when things are perfect, someday when you finally feel ready, someday when life slows down? I’ve been there too, and in this episode I’m sharing the one simple shift that helps me turn “someday” into today. Let's talk about: Why action (not thought) is what actually transforms usHow stepping into our roles—whether CEO, mom, partner, or friend—makes alignment easierThe trap of perfectionism and how it quietly keeps us stuckSmall, doable actions that make us proud right awayThe real shift that creates momentum and turns intentions into actionGo check out the 3 Habits of Empowered Living program—that’s just $33 and designed to help you step into the life you’re proud of without waiting for “someday. www.the-empowered-life.com/3habitsofempoweredliving

    16 min

  2. 09/03/2025

    39. 7 Lessons That Changed My Parenting (What I’d Tell Younger Me)

    Seventeen years into motherhood, I’ve learned some lessons that completely changed the way I parent. Some of these I figured out early, others much later—but every single one shaped our family for the better. In this episode, I share the 7 biggest lessons I’d tell my younger self about motherhood, including: Why it’s okay (and necessary) to do things you love.How giving yourself breaks—without guilt—makes you a better mom.Why your imperfections are actually a gift to your kids.The importance of raising adults, not just kids.And how teamwork and chores can transform family life.If you’ve ever felt guilty for needing space, worried about not doing it “perfectly,” or wondered how to prepare your kids for real life—this episode is for you. ✨ Give yourself grace. Your kids don’t need a perfect mom. They need you.

    24 min

  3. 08/13/2025

    38. Stop Ruining Your Own Day: The Daily Five & Letting Go of Control

    In this episode we explore how to navigate life's unknowns and stay mentally healthy through simple daily practices that build resilience. • New podcast format includes full episodes and shorter "pep talk" episodes • The "Daily Five" practices that help manage anxiety and depression: stillness, movement, breath, intention, and growth • Importance of "parenting yourself" by making yourself do what you know is beneficial for mental health • How trying to control the uncontrollable creates unnecessary anxiety and ruins our own day • We can control our actions but not outcomes or most external circumstances • Anxiety often comes from the false belief we can control the future through worry • Learning to surrender to life's unknowns brings more peace than fighting them This week's challenge: commit to practicing your version of the Daily Five and recognize where you're trying to control things you can't.

    30 min

  4. 06/17/2025

    37. Life Update + The Podcast is BACK!

    🎙️ Episode 37: Life Update + The Podcast is Back! Hey y’all — I’m back! It’s been over a year since I last dropped an episode of Whatever with Heather, and honestly, I didn’t know I was going to press pause when I did. In this episode, I catch you up on everything that’s happened since May 2024: the highs, the hard stuff, and all the moments in between that helped me get clear on what I truly value. This isn’t just a life update — it’s about navigating change, facing burnout, choosing alignment, and stepping back into what feels right for me and my family. ✨ In This Episode, I Talk About: Why the podcast went silent for 13 monthsWhat it was like teaching in public school for the first timeWhat led to full-blown burnout and my decision not to renew my teaching contractHow my husband and I started rebuilding our Taekwondo businessThe values that surfaced through all of this: integrity, alignment, peace, and freedomWhat we’re building now — and why it feels so right💭 What I’ve Learned: I’m not meant to work in environments that drain me, even if I can handle themIntegrity isn’t just important — it’s a non-negotiableI need work that feels aligned, creative, and rooted in purposeStepping into the unknown is scary... but also where the magic happens🛠️ Looking Ahead: Now that I’ve got more space and clarity, the podcast is back! Here’s what to expect going forward: New episodes on mindset, parenting, marriage, and life’s messy ups and downsHonest reflections on what I learned through teaching and burnoutGuest conversations and chats with my husband (we have thoughts)Updates as we build our new business — and continue this wild adventureOh, and… I’m finally finishing my book! 🎉💬 A Little Note from Me: If you’ve been listening from the beginning — thank you. And if you’re new here, welcome. I hope this episode helps you feel less alone in whatever season you’re walking through. I’m so grateful to be back, to be sharing again, and to have you along for the ride.

    25 min

  5. 05/10/2024

    36. Creative Discipline: The Secret to Blending Structure and Joy

    In this episode I share the concept I created this year of 'creative discipline.' Download My Free Habit Tracker: "Focused 50/Focused 14" I describe my process of choosing this year's 'word of the year' and how it turned into putting 2 words together. Life is a dance of sorts, one where every step counts, bringing us closer to a life that's as disciplined as it is delightfully unpredictable. Let's talk about turning the tedious into the terrific. This episode is about connecting the dots between our drives and our dreams, and finding that sweet spot where discipline fuels our creativity, not stifles it.

    26 min

  6. 04/24/2024

    35. Re-Framing Growth and Your Relationship to Failure

    In this episode we talk about the role that failure plays in personal growth and success.  We'll also talk about re-framing our journeys in a way that helps us move forward with the ability to navigate obstacles and failures. 0:00 0:36 Why we fear/avoid failure... 1:29 Academic "failing" and life 2:39 Failing is part of the journey 3:18 Low/No Obstacles 3:45 Obstacles & failure with hard things 4:33 Climbing Everest 5:31 Failure/Obstacles are a feature 6:31 Making the journey less scary 6:40 Fear of the upward climb 6:55 #1 Fear of being "above" others 7:20 #2 Failure is dangerous 7:54 Forward vs. upward 9:37 Life as a forward journey 9:43 Not a climb 10:10 Crash and burn 10:37 Navigation, re-routing, re-evaluating 11:05 No more leveling up 11:30 "Going on a Bear Hunt" 11:54 Navigate the obstacles 12:35 Thank you!

    13 min

  7. 04/11/2024

    34. Tools for Navigating Depression - part 2

    In this episode I share the 4 tools that were pivotal (and continue to be pivotal) in navigating the hard times of life. 2 mindset shifts and 2 actionable tools to help you move forward in your life. 0:00 0:10 Intro 2:14 Figuring it Out 2:45 The 4 Tools 3:03 #1  Re-framing Happiness 6:40 #1 Recap 8:08 2nd Tool 8:41 The Words We Use 12:29 3rd Tool 12:43 #3 Create a Shift 14:56 Ask Yourself... 19:27 4th Tool 19:42 #4 Make it Tangible 24:37 4 Tools - Summary 29:54 You are Not Alone

    31 min

  8. 04/04/2024

    33. Why the Lowest is Sometimes Necessary [Life with Depression] - part 1

    In this episode, I share my journey with depression and anxiety and how my lowest brought me to where I am today.  0:00 0:22 Introduction 1:17 The Lowest Low 1:58 Background 3:49 First Marriage 4:47 Single Mom Life 5:41 Current Marriage 6:24 Depression Full Force 7:07 "I just want to be happy." 7:37 Tipping Point 9:50 Couldn't Understand... 10:16 Turning Inward 10:38 Depression Staying 11:02 Search for Happiness 11:21 The 3 Options 12:42 Figuring it Out 13:26 Unknown Destination 13:41 Why is the Lowest Necessary? 14:26 Major Discomfort 15:13 Figuring it Out 15:43 To Heal 15:58 Water and Air 16:29 Undercurrent 17:59 Final Thoughts Join me as I share this journey, and hopefully give to those who might see reflections of their own journey in mine.

    18 min
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